As a medical and health social worker, I would act in many of the roles that make becoming a physician fulfilling to me. The most important part of entering the health care field is to care for the health of others, especially those facing barriers to good care. As a social worker I would not be able to directly provide a diagnosis or treatment but I would play a necessary role in helping people access care, whether assisting through navigating the health care system, financial problems, or other barriers. Furthermore, I would still be able to work face to face with patients, provide emotional support and provide the education to help them make important medical decisions. I plan to play as many of these roles as possible as a physician, but
In order to work effectively and appropriately with vulnerable and marginalised groups in society such as individuals with mental illnesses, it is fundamental for a social worker to have a comprehensive knowledge base and proficient skills.
Good effective communication - an ability and willingness to talk and to listen with an open mind, what another person says if generally what they believe to be true, if you disagree ask questions to clarify
Over the last century health and social care has changed and developed immensely with the implementation of the NHS and becoming a welfare state. Prior to this health care was only available to a minority of people, those who could afford it. In 1815 the old poor law was passed, it stated that each parish must look after its own poor and those who could not work were provided enough money to help them survive. By 1830 the poor law cost around £7 million, which came from taxing the middle and upper class, causing a sense of resentment towards lower class, unemployed people. In 1834 the new poor law was passed, its aim was to reduce the cost of looking after the poor. Workhouses helped with this, they provided clothes, food and healthcare in return for manual labour. Despite
Stereotyping is when a judgement is made on a group of people because of the actions of a few. Stereotyping happens because of misinformation and other people’s opinions.
This is applied research where a knowledge development objective is the end result (Blanche & Durrheim, 1999: 41).
As I observed the N.A. group, I compared Hepworth 's, Direct Social Work Practice, five stages of group development. The Preaffiliation stage involves observation and feeling out the environment of the group; members may be hesitant to speak or test out certain behaviors to see reactions from other members of the group or the facilitator (Hepworth, Rooney, Rooney, & Strom-Gottfried, 2017, 2013). Returning group members greeted each other with hugs, handshakes, pat on the back, while newcomers sat quietly observing others. The facilitator provided an introduction and instructions for participation. Each member was instructed to introduce the first name, state "I am an addict" and take turns reading from the
I sent an email to the Director Mr. Robert and the supervisor Mr. Ashwin about the results that I have found after analyzing data. I have found interesting results. I found there are a statistically significant variation in the number of ER visits and inpatient hospitalizations for Zip Codes 65616. I met with the Director Mr. Robert and the supervisor Mr. Ashwin and discussed these results.
Statutory Framework for the early Years Foundation Stage (2008), covering all aspects of children’s welfare (safeguarding, suitable people, suitable premises and equipment, organisation, documentation) and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (which gives the overall responsibility for health and safety to the employer and duties to
After the Second World War a new concept of welfare provision was brought into effect through a wave of new reforms. This new concept was one of a right to be provided with welfare and that, the welfare that was provided would be fair and equal to all. However it is argued by some that specific stereotypes or discriminations, such as gender roles, affected the creation of the new reforms. This essay shall discuss the extent that the assumptions about the family and gender roles, made by policy makers, affected the creation and accessibility of the services that were made available to different citizens.
For this paper, I have decided to research two social work theories and how those theories apply to residents in long term care facilities. The primary focus will be those residents who are alert, oriented, and showing minimal symptoms of dementia.
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In health and social care research tends to accept the methods of social science research because the projects often involve investigating people’s feelings, observations and attitudes, which do not lend themselves to investigation by scientific methodology.
In the care home for adults there are different principle in health and social care practise which we applies irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief.
Supervision in social work is defined by Barker (1999) as an administrative and educational process used extensively in social agencies to help social workers further develop and refine their skills, enhance staff morale, and provide quality assurance for the clients. The short term objective of supervision is to provide workers with the work structure and agency resources which help to increase workers knowledge and skills to do their jobs effectively and professionally. The long term objective of supervision is to provide clients the most efficient service possible, consistent with agency policies and procedures.
My placement is at Gateway Youth in Elmont. Gateway is a prevention program specializing in working with youth between the ages of 5-17 who are in conflict with their family, in need of academic or emotional support, or who are involved in the juvenile court system. Services provided include case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy with the schools, court, and community. As a social work intern, I am placed at Gotham Ave Elementary School working with third graders. At this school, Gateway Youth provides an after-school program for students that need supervision with their homework and inclusion in activities before their parents can pick them up.